A study in Baptist doctrine covering fundamental Bible doctrines, Baptist distinctives and touching on some of the more difficult doctrines of the Bible.
Topics included in Upon This Rock are:
Basic Bible Doctrine
- The Bible
- The One True God
- Emmanuel, God With Us
- The Holy Ghost
- Anthropology
- The Doctrine of Salvation
- The Literal Return of Christ
Distinctive Baptist Doctrines
- Biblical Authority
- Autonomoy of the Local Church
- Priesthood of the Believers
- Two Ordinances
- Individual Soul Liberty
- Saved, Baptized Church Membership
- Two Offices
- Separation of Church and State
Difficult Doctrines of the Bible
- Easy Believism vs Lordship Salvation
- Sovereignty of God vs Freewill of Man
- Eternal Security
- Election and Predestination
- Universal Church vs Local Church
- Pre-Tribulation Rapture of All Saints
- Baptist Theology: Understanding the unique theological beliefs of Baptist churches
- Scripture: Understanding how Baptists use scripture as the basis for their beliefs and practices
- Salvation: Understanding Baptist beliefs regarding salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
- Baptism: Examining Baptist beliefs and practices regarding baptism and its role in salvation
- Church Structure: Understanding Baptist beliefs regarding church leadership, governance, and membership
- Religious Liberty: Understanding Baptist beliefs and advocacy for religious liberty and separation of church and state
- Application: Applying the teachings of Baptist doctrine to one's life and seeking ways to live out these beliefs in everyday practice.
Pastor Marvin McKenzie was saved that the age of eighteen. He has planted and pastored churches in Washington and Oregon. Dr. McKenzie served as the Executive Vice President of Pacific Coast Bible College, San Dimas, CA and then at Heartland Baptist Bible College, OKC, OK. Marvin and Anita have two sons; both are in the ministry in Baptist Churches in Washington State.
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